Sophie Cunningham spurs NBA dud to try WNBA draft as transgender player

Former NBA player Royce White announced his intention to enter the WNBA draft as a transgender player, becoming the second ex-NBA player to do so in recent days. The announcements followed WNBA star Sophie Cunningham's public comments reigniting debate around transgender athletes competing in women's sports. White's NBA career was considered unsuccessful, and his declaration has drawn significant attention amid the broader national conversation on transgender participation in athletics.